Medical Articles & News
They have become harder to engage in. Conversations about politics, race, religion and reproductive rights have always been difficult. Today, they have become even more polarizing. Our conversational spaces are really fractured. The bickering and bad faith seem endless and more venomous. Our decorum filter has largely evaporated. It has been harder to converse productively […]
There are many common chemicals that are fertility inhibitors, ones that most of us would find around our homes, honestly. PFCs ( perfluorinated chemicals) repel oil and water and can be found in non-stick pans, microwave popcorn bags, fast-food wrappers, water repellent sprays and even our cosmetics. Exposure to these compounds has been linked to […]
We are honored when a patient from out of state chooses to work with us and makes the additional sacrifices to get the results they want! I can’t begin to explain my gratitude and how happy, thankful, and thrilled we are that we chose IVF Phoenix! After years of “unexplained infertility,” naturally I began to […]
Carbs: 4 calories/gFat: 9 calories/gSugar: 4 calories/gAlcohol: 7 calories/gCalories in, calories out was always the advice you heard from the past, but it doesn’t work for everyone. The focus should be shifted to the types of foods you are eating. Simple carbohydrates such as crackers, cookies, and bread have a different impact on how your […]
It is #toxintuesday and we are hear to share one that many people may not think about and most of us have in our house… Any guesses? We are talking about… candles! Honestly, who would have even thought, right? Yes, sadly most candles are made from paraffin wax (a petroleum waste product) which when you […]
The letters from patients like the one below make all the early mornings and late nights worth it! We are so honored that you chose IVF Phoenix to be apart of your journey! Dear Rhoda, I wanted to thank you and Dr. C from the bottom of my heart for making our dream of having […]
Friends, we are all so happy to be hearing small businesses are starting to reopen. Salons, gyms, restaurants.We have missed them. They need our business.We are fearing a relapse as other parts of the world are showing us data. Stay vigilant and don’t let up on: Washing your hands, frequentlyWear a mask, when possible out […]
It is women’s health week and we wanted to share about a toxin that many women don’t know about… a toxin in tampons. Something to note is that tampons are actually considered a “medical device” which means that many ingredients do not have to be disclosed. The word fragrance itself can contain any number of […]
As I unpack the trials and tribulations of COVID 19, one thing is for sure: Being part of a team that collaborates and becomes invested in each others’ success is a happy place. My team has readjusted to the new requirements of how we interact and see patients. Being with them helps so much in […]
Happy Friday everyone! Have you ever counted how many times you chew your food? Why is it important? Would you change your interest in each bite if it was found to help lose weight? During the past few months so many of us have dipped in to extra calories and stress eating. But…. The average […]
